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What are stepper motors used for?

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A stepper motor (also referred to as step or stepping motor) is an electromechanical device achieving mechanical movements through conversion of electrical pulses. Stepper motors are driven by digital pulses rather than by a continuous applied voltage. Unlike conventional electric motors which rotate continuously, stepper motors rotate or step in fixed angular increments. A stepper motor is most commonly used for position control. With a stepper motor/driver/controller system design, it is assumed the stepper motor will follow digital instructions. One important aspect of stepper motors is the lack of feedback to maintain control of position, which classifies stepper motors as open-loop systems

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Stepper motors work with permanent magnets and use variable Reluctance to create motion which in return propels the contraption it is powering in a spinning motion.

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Stepper motors are used in developing bionic arms and robotic limbs.They are run with micro chips that allow for a greater range of motions. They differ from a tradition RC motor.

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Transfer function of stepper motor?

A stepper motor has a transfer function. The exact function is determined by a motor's individual characteristics. The speed at which it is capable of repeating a position is based on its geometric configuration and size.


What is a common use for a stepper motor?

Applications of Stepper Motor: Computer-controlled stepper motors are one of the most versatile forms of positioning systems. They are typically digitally controlled as part of an open loop system, and are simpler and more rugged than closed loop servo systems. Industrial applications are in high speed pick and place equipment and multi-axis machine CNC machines often directly driving lead screws or ballscrews. In the field of lasers and optics they are frequently used in precision positioning equipment such as linear actuators, linear stages, rotation stages, goniometers, and mirror mounts. Other uses are in packaging machinery, and positioning of valve pilot stages for fluid control systems. Commercially, stepper motors are used in floppy disk drives, flatbed scanners, computer printers, plotters, slot machines, and many more devices. Some people looking for generators for homemade Wind Turbines found success in using stepper motors for generating power.


Why use dc motor not stepper motor in robot?

DC motors use PWM (pulse width modulation), which can easily increase or decrease the power to the motor, thereby increasing or decreasing the motor speed by modulating the width of the pulse. Stepper motors have fixed frequencies, thereby having fixed motor speeds. As a result, the speed of the stepper motor cannot be controlled when the load is increased.


How do you hook up 9 lead 3 phase motor?

Don't know of any three phase low voltage motors. Perhaps it's a "stepper motor". Stepper motors are typically computer controlled, with the computer pulsing different pairs of wire to cause the motor to "step".


Comparison of stepper motor and induction motor?

A stepper motor (or step motor) is a brushless, synchronous electric motor that can divide a full rotation into a large number of steps. The motor's position can be controlled precisely, without any feedback mechanism (see Open-loop controller). Stepper motors are similar to switched reluctance motors (which are very large stepping motors with a reduced pole count, and generally are closed-loop commutated.) An induction motor (IM) is a type of alternating current motor where power is supplied to the rotating device by means of electromagnetic induction.

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What is a stepper motor?

A stepper motor (also referred to as step or stepping motor) is an electromechanical device achieving mechanical movements through conversion of electrical pulses. Stepper motors are driven by digital pulses rather than by a continuous applied voltage. Unlike conventional electric motors which rotate continuously, stepper motors rotate or step in fixed angular increments. A stepper motor is most commonly used for position control. With a stepper motor/driver/controller system design, it is assumed the stepper motor will follow digital instructions. One important aspect of stepper motors is the lack of feedback to maintain control of position, which classifies stepper motors as open-loop systems.


What characteristics differentiate stepper motors from typical brushed or unbrushed electric motors?

Stepper motors are much more precise, but more mechanically complex than other motors.


How do you remove the instrument panel on a 2004 Envoy?

We have full instruction on cluster removal and how to replace the stepper motors for the gauges. Use the search button "how to replace your stepper motors" www.trailvoy.com


Where can i buy a bipolar stepper motor online?

YOu can go to the following website to buy a bipolar stepper motor online and for great prices http://www.anaheimautomation.com/products/stepper/stepper-motors-list.php?cID=19


What are the application of micro controller?

used in industries as temperature sensors, actuators, interfaced with stepper motors, in digital locking systems


Is a stepper motor with feedback loop a servo motor?

No, stepper and servo motor are by mechanical design two different types of motors.


What are the uses of stepper motor?

in the applications that need low motion..with high torqe.. like..printer & floppy disk motors (stepper)


How stepper motor?

A stepper motor is a type of electric motor that is brushless. The "question" isn't actually a question, so I'm not sure what else you would like to know about stepper motors.


Transfer function of stepper motor?

A stepper motor has a transfer function. The exact function is determined by a motor's individual characteristics. The speed at which it is capable of repeating a position is based on its geometric configuration and size.


Have there been any complains against stepper motors?

"Yes, there have been some complaints against stepper motors. One worrying complaint is that some steps are not properly completed upon installation and could cause failure."


Difference between a stepper motor differs normal motor?

A normal motor run at a fixed speed depending on: AC motors: Voltage and frequency (Hetz) and number of poles DC Motors: Armature voltage Stepper motors speed depend on the drive pulse frequency.


What causes speedometer to stop working in 2004 Chevy Tahoe?

Probably the stepper motor in the cluster. Can be changed but you have to be handy and good at soldering. Stepper motors are available on Ebay.